- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Escondido, CA
Bernardo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bernardo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061288011131
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernardo Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 23
- elementary schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernardo Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernardo Elementary ranks #4 of 23 elementary schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union · California
NCES ID 061288011131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bernardo Elementary held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 061288011131 · Escondido, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 20.1:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bear Valley Middle (923 students)
Bernardo Elementary held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bernardo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bear Valley Mi
Bear Valley Middle
923 students
- Mission Middle
Mission Middle
855 students
- Del Dios Acade
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
788 students
- Rincon Middle
Rincon Middle
772 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Middle
733 students
- This school
Bernardo Elementary
664 students
What this shows Bernardo Elementary reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernardo Elementary compares
Bernardo Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,139
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Two or More 14.0%
Asian 8.6%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Bernardo Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escondido Union reports $19,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernardo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rincon Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernardo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Escondido
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,581 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Heritage K-8 Charter
Standard public school
1,345 students 22:1 students per teacher
Community Montessori
Standard public school
795 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
L. R. Green Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Reidy Creek Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernardo Elementary
How many students attend Bernardo Elementary?
Bernardo Elementary has 664 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Escondido, CA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernardo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernardo Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernardo Elementary?
18.0% of students at Bernardo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernardo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bernardo Elementary is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernardo Elementary?
Bernardo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bernardo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernardo Elementary ranks #4 of 23 elementary schools in Escondido, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Escondido on the city page.
What other schools are in Escondido Union?
Besides Bernardo Elementary, Escondido Union also operates Bear Valley Middle (923 students), Mission Middle (855 students), and Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences (788 students). See the Escondido Union district page for the complete list.